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Building a healthier nation by tackling high levels of inactivity, and making sure that the sport and physical activity sector thrives for future generations.
An evidence-based approach for national and local action to address the physical inactivity epidemic.
Infographic explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Report and learning from the evidence base and local practice of physical activity promotion in the NHS.
The Government will join forces with former sports stars, health professionals and fitness experts to help an additional 3.5 million adults and children get physically active by 2030, as part of a major national activity drive.
Evidence-based guidance for addressing inequalities in physical activity locally.
A report from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.
Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equal access to sport and PE.
Practical training materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff to teach about physical health and fitness.
Update of data on physical activity, related risk factors and conditions at a local level for England.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
Screening tool used in routine general practice to provide a simple physical activity index.
Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for women in pregnancy and after giving birth.
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